Chartered Civil Engineer

ICE Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London seeks a civil engineer with water resources experience to lead a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will oversee the design of reservoirs and water retaining structures, manage coordination among engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have at least nine years of experience in water infrastructure, including pumping stations and wastewater treatment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and recognition in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent terms and conditions of employment

High staff retention

Commitment to staff development

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine years of experience in water infrastructure.
• Experience with pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants.
• Familiarity with surface water and wastewater collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Head the civil/structural water resources team.
• Oversee design of small reservoirs and water retaining structures.
• Manage civil, structural, and M&E coordination across design stages.
• Supervise and check the work of junior engineers.

Skills

Water resources experience

Team management

Familiarity with GIS

Familiarity with MicroDrainage

Familiarity with Civil 3D

Experience in multidisciplinary project environments

Education

Chartered civil, structural or environmental engineer

Tools

GIS

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

This opportunity offers progression to directorship and calls for a civil engineer with water resources experience who wants to head up a team with a growing workload. It would suit an engineer who wants to move from a large framework consultancy to a company offering more control and influence, where individual contribution is recognised.

Company Overview

A leading independent consultancy, highly rated for their heavy civil engineering, environmental and infrastructure expertise. They are a first class employer with high staff retention that offers excellent terms and conditions of employment. With over one hundred technical professionals, the practice is known for its depth of expertise and their commitment to staff development. The water services division is expanding, with increasing demand from both public and private sector clients.

Your Role

You will be heading up the civil/ structural water resources team in our client’s well established, multidisciplinary London office. To begin with your day to day work will be overseeing the detailed design of small reservoirs and water retaining structures, including scopes of work, specifications, and tender documentation. Reporting to the Civil Engineering Director you will be managing civil, structural, and M&E coordination across all design stages, ensuring alignment with P&DI documentation and regulatory standards. Duties will include supervising and checking the work of junior engineers, and overseeing multidisciplinary inputs within potable water storage, water supply, and wastewater treatment schemes.

Profile Required

You should be a chartered civil, structural or environmental engineer with at least nine years’ experience in water infrastructure. This should include work on pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, and surface water and wastewater collection systems. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as GIS, MicroDrainage, and Civil 3D is expected. Experience of multidisciplinary project environments and water sector frameworks is highly advantageous.